Fortra offers enterprise cybersecurity software including GoAnywhere MFT, Digital Guardian, and Tripwire. See what it does, pricing, and who it's best for.
Custom / Quote-based (enterprise sales) -- no public self-serve pricing; GoAnywhere MFT and other products are licensed per user, server, endpoint, or data volume as a perpetual license or annual subscription.
Fortra (formerly HelpSystems) is an Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based cybersecurity and automation company serving more than 30,000 organizations worldwide, including IBM, Mayo Clinic, and Coca-Cola. Its portfolio spans managed file transfer (GoAnywhere MFT), data loss prevention (Digital Guardian), security configuration and file integrity monitoring (Tripwire), managed detection and response / XDR (Alert Logic), and security awareness training (Terranova Security), among other acquired brands. Fortra positions itself as a single vendor covering the full cybersecurity protection lifecycle -- data security, infrastructure protection, and managed security services -- for mid-market and enterprise customers.
Key Features
GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) — Automates and encrypts file transfers between organizations and trading partners, with out-of-the-box cloud connectors for SharePoint, Amazon S3, Salesforce, and Dropbox, plus a REST API for automation.
Digital Guardian (Data Loss Prevention) — Enterprise DLP with visibility into data, systems, and user events across Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints.
Tripwire (Security Configuration Management) — File integrity monitoring and configuration security using a library of 4,000+ platform and policy combinations.
Alert Logic (XDR / MDR / WAF) — Extended detection and response, managed detection and response, and web application firewall services.
Terranova Security (Security Awareness Training) — Customizable cybersecurity awareness training with phishing simulations and gamified training modules.
Compliance-oriented audit logging — Comprehensive audit logs of file transfer and administrator activity aimed at PCI DSS, HIPAA, and state privacy law requirements.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Broad, single-vendor portfolio spanning file transfer, DLP, threat detection, integrity monitoring, and security awareness training
GoAnywhere MFT offers out-of-the-box cloud connectors (SharePoint, Amazon S3, Salesforce, Dropbox) plus a REST API for automation
Built for compliance-heavy environments, with audit logging aimed at PCI DSS, HIPAA, and state privacy law requirements
Established enterprise track record with 30,000+ customers, 3,000+ employees, and offices in 18 countries
Cons
No public pricing -- quotes require contacting sales, making upfront cost comparison difficult
Product line was assembled through many acquisitions (Tripwire, Alert Logic, Digital Guardian, Terranova, etc.), so UX and integration depth can vary by product
Enterprise-oriented licensing and deployment model is generally not designed for small businesses